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KDE Devs Adding Flatpak & Snap Permissions to Discover
KDE Discover is a great way to find and install apps from different sources. Now a dev wants to make it more useful by surfacing sandboxed permission controls.
Productive Summer Planned for Pitivi Video Editor
Details on GNOME's Google Summer of Code 2022 projects have been revealed, with work to improve open source video editor Pitivi a notable highlight.
Best New Features in GNOME 41
A run-through the top user-facing changes coming in GNOME 41, which is now in beta ahead of a stable release in September. There are new features, key improvements, and even a brand new app.
GNOME 40 Lands in Ubuntu 21.10
GNOME 40 is now available in Ubuntu 21.10, allowing testers and enthusiasts to go hands on with the new desktop ahead of Ubuntu 21.10 release in October.
Canonical Working on 'Major Rebrand' of Ubuntu
A 'major rebranding effort' is underway at Canonical and it could result in substantial changes to the logos, icons, and colours we currently associate with Ubuntu.
GNOME 40's Best New Features
GNOME 40 includes bold new design changes and several new features, so in this post we take a look at the best of them.
Ubuntu 20.04 Switching to Snap-based Software Store
Ubuntu 20.04 is making a major change to its default software management tool, Ubuntu Software. The GNOME Software-based utility will be pre-seeded as a Snap app in the install image, rather than as an apt package.
GNOME 3.36: The Best New Features
The upcoming release of GNOME 3.36 is set to be a big one. The open source desktop environment has been kitted out with own features, and features several major enhancements — all of which we roundup in this article.
The Best New Features of GNOME 3.28
The new GNOME 3.28 release is here, so join as take look at the top GNOME 3.28 features, which include a new on screen keyboard, and Nautilus improvements.
Linux Phone Crowdfunding Campaign Launched by Purism
The US-based Linux laptop maker is hoping to raise $1.5 million to manufacture a 5-inch privacy-focused smartphone that's powered by open-source software.
Canonical Put Spotlight on Snap Apps for Ubuntu 17.10
The latest update to the GNOME Software (aka Ubuntu Software) in Ubuntu 17.10 brings two key changes to the desktop, both of which make Snap apps appear as first-class citizens and everything else, well, not.
Ubuntu 16.10 To Ship With Nautilus 3.20
Nautilus 3.20 will ship in October's release of the Yakkety Yak. The latest version of the open-source OS offers users Nautilus 3.14 - so this will be quite the leap!
GNOME Maps Hits A Dead End
Another example of the dangers of FOSS software relying heavily on 'free' services. The MapQuest mapping service has now discontinued direct tile access leaving the GNOME Maps app with no immediate alternative.
Photomatix HDR Is Now Available on Linux
Photomatix HDR, the hugely popular piece of industry-leading photography software, now has a native Linux app.
5 Best GNOME Shell Extensions for Ubuntu
These are 5 best GNOME Shell extensions available to install on Ubuntu GNOME, according to readers of Ubuntu blog omg!ubuntu!.